I’m Ali Essam, a passionate Penetration Tester, Bug Bounty Hunter, and Cybersecurity Expert with over 8 years of hands-on experience identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities in web applications, APIs, and cloud platforms.

As the Founder & CEO of DragonMeta, I specialize in providing expert pen testing and vulnerability assessments for global clients, including Google, NASA, and other leading tech firms.

I’m constantly challenging myself to stay ahead of emerging threats, improving my skillset through bug bounty programs, and contributing to the security community.

• Web Application Security: Conducting deep dives into web applications and APIs to identify critical vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, CSRF, etc.).
• Exploitation & Remediation: Exploiting vulnerabilities, assessing their impact, and providing actionable remediation steps.
• Cloud Security: Assessing cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure) for misconfigurations, weak security settings, and vulnerabilities.

• HackerOne & Bugcrowd: Actively hunting bugs on top platforms like HackerOne and Bugcrowd, with over 450 vulnerabilities reported, including zero-day exploits.
• Hall of Fame Recognition: Recognized for significant contributions in securing high-risk web applications, APIs, and cloud infrastructures for global enterprises.
• Vulnerability Research: Continuously exploring novel attack vectors, automating workflows, and sharing findings with the cybersecurity community.

• Pen Testing Tools: Proficient in using Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nmap, and custom scripts for comprehensive security testing.
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF): Testing and bypassing WAFs to identify security gaps.
• Automation: Writing custom tools and scripts (in Python, PHP, JavaScript) to automate repetitive tasks and vulnerability scanning.

• Egyscan: Created and open-sourced Egyscan, a web vulnerability scanner that detects common web app security issues.
• Bug Bounty Contributions: Identified and reported critical vulnerabilities, including zero-days, on platforms like HackerOne and Bugcrowd, earning Hall of Fame recognitions.
• Red Teaming: Conducted full-scope Red Team assessments, simulating real-world attacks to uncover hidden vulnerabilities before they could be exploited.

• AWS Certified Security - Specialty (Sep 2023)
• Google Cybersecurity Professional (Feb 2024)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (INE, Oct 2024)
• Web Application Penetration Tester Extreme (EWPTXv2) (Jun 2024)
• Certified Threat Hunting Professional (Jul 2024)
• Certified Digital Forensics Professional (Jun 2024)
• Certified Incident Responder (May 2024)
• Certified OPSWAT Cybersecurity Professional (Apr 2024)
• Certified OPSWAT WebApp Exploitation Expert (May 2024)
• Certified Cybersecurity Analyst (Jul 2023)
• Certified EJPT Penetration Tester (Jun 2024)

• Penetration Testing: Web Apps, APIs, Cloud Environments, and Network Security
• Bug Bounty Platforms: HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Cobalt
• Exploitation Tools: Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nmap, OWASP ZAP
• Programming/Scripting: Python, PHP, JavaScript, SQL
• Vulnerability Management: Burp Suite, Nessus, Qualys
• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, Kali Linux, Parrot OS
• Cloud Security: AWS, Azure

Let’s connect and discuss how we can collaborate on bug bounty hunting or penetration testing projects! Feel free to reach out:

• Email: support@dmeta.one
• LinkedIn: Ali Essam
• GitHub: dragonked2
• Twitter: @3lyy313

All code and documentation in my repositories are available under the MIT License.

Thank you for visiting my profile! I look forward to collaborating on exciting security projects and contributing to the cybersecurity community.